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ricbret's avatar
ricbret
Guide
Oct 21, 2018

Netgear USB Control Center and Mac OS Mojave 10.14

Configuration:  Internet connection through Netgear Nighthawk r7000 A1900 Smart Wifi Router  USB connection from Brother HL-l2300D (no built-in networking) to Netgear AC1200 High Power 700mW Dual...
JeffStent's avatar
JeffStent
Tutor
Jan 27, 2019

This issue has been on the list for months. When can we expect a resolution?

Also, when I download and install the print share software it fails repeatedly showing ' Installation incomplete'. I am not alone with that issue as well. C'mon guys - any progress to report?

JeffStent's avatar
JeffStent
Tutor
Feb 01, 2019

Here is a great work-around for network printing until Netgear figures it out. Search internet for a 'shareware' program called HandyPrint. Works simply smooth with my Netgear R6400 router, Mac iOS 10.14 and Canon D530 printer.

  • ricbret's avatar
    ricbret
    Guide
    Feb 01, 2019

    So Jeff, will this will work with dumb printers that only have a USB interface that is plugged into a Netgear extender?  Do you recommend the 5.0 version, or is the 3.15 version suitable for determining it's performance?

    • JeffStent's avatar
      JeffStent
      Tutor
      Feb 02, 2019

      My printer is a dumb printer. I simply plug the USB printer cable into the rear, 2.0 USB port. I believe my Handy Print software is the most recent for iOS. That is version 5.2. Works like a charm. Just be prepared for a bit of delay before the printer starts. I use this for both my iPhone, and my wife’s iPhone. We each also print from iPads

       

      I hope that helps!

      • ricbret's avatar
        ricbret
        Guide
        Feb 02, 2019

        While I'm happy this works in your situation, after playing with this for an hour I'm pretty sure it's not addressing the point of this issue.  Let me explain.

         

        I have an HP Laser Printer in another room.  It's not attached to my Macintosh.  The USB cable on the printer is plugged into the USB ports on a Netgear AC1200 High Power 700mW Dual Band Wi-Fi Range Extender.  Previously, the Netgear USB Control Center software allowed me to attach to that remote printer over my home network to print directly.  

        I believe the HandyPrint is mostly made to allow a printer attached to a Macintosh to be shared out to other computers and mobile devices.  It doesn't appear to talk directly to the Extender to access its USB connected printer.  I suspect it wouldn't work if the printer was similarly attached to the WiFi router (in my case a Netgear Nighthawk X4).

         

        Thanks,

        -Ric